Happy Monday Everyone, I hope you all had a great holiday. I certainly did. Right now I'm sitting in my living room, enjoying the tree and lights and one of my Christmas gifts on DVD. In my family, me and my siblings and spouses get one name (either a sibling or a spouse of a sibling and the spouses get a name too) and we buy for that person.  One of my sisters got my name this year, and as part of the Christmas presents she got me a lion ornament to represent the hero of my novel, whose name is Monroe. I opened it up, laughed and delightedly exclaimed, "It's Monroe!"  The lion ornament is now hanging near the top of my tree by a white ribbon (don't know where my hooks are). He's awesome--sparkly and very regal.  I could just picture Monroe saying, "Your sister has most excellent taste." He also would say, "She has superior taste." Since he can turn into a lion, Monroe is of the opinion no other animal can hold a candle to lions. Anywa...

Happy Monday All, If you have something ready and want to enter a contest, the Lone Star Contest is still accepting entries...accepting all the way until June 6, 2010. The early-entry discount ends on May 23rd. This is a $5 discount on the entry fee. Please check here for details. Who knows? Maybe your story is the next big thing! If your reading list is getting a bit thin and you want some recommendations I have a few (in no particular order) Oh yeah, and this is just a short list of books I could (and would) recommend... PARANORMAL: Shadow Guard Series by Kim Lenox Love At Stake Series by Kerrelyn Sparks ALASKA-SETTINGS FOR ROMANCE: Midnight Sons Volumes 1, 2, & 3 by Debbie Macomber The Royal Series by MaryJanice Davidson INSPIRATIONAL: Learning To Let Go by Elizabeth Pina Conceived Without Sin by Bud MacFarlane, Jr. REGENCY ROMANCE: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer MYSTERY: Tea Shop Mysteries by Laura Childs Hannah Swensen Mysterie...

Happy Tuesday Folks, Normally I don't do a DVD report, but I'm currently really into one. Which one, you ask? BBC's North And South based on the book by Elizabeth Gaskell. (starring Daniela Denby-Ashe and Richard Armitage). At first I was uncertain as to what to think of the movie. I found it rather depressing. Then, as the storyline further unfolded and I watched John Thornton fall in love with Margaret Hale I got into it and thought, "Oh my gosh!" To put it simply: I fell in love with it. If you like period films don't be surprised if you end up liking this one. There's just something about it. I haven't read the book, yet, but it's my intention to do so. By the way, a big thank you and hug goes to my sister who gave me the DVD as a very early birthday present. Thanks, sis, I really like it! :-) Have A Terrific Tuesday!